beroepsonderofficier
Syllables
be-roep-son-der-of-fi-cier
Pronunciation
/bəˈrupˌsɔndərɔfiˈsɪr/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
sonder + beroep + officier
The word 'beroepsonderofficier' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: be-roep-son-der-of-fi-cier. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the roots 'beroep' and 'officier' and the prefix 'sonder'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A professional non-commissioned officer in the armed forces.
Professional non-commissioned officer
“De beroepsonderofficier gaf bevelen aan de soldaten.”
ant:Officier
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cier').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. roep — Open syllable.. son — Open syllable.. der — Open syllable.. of — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. cier — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Dutch syllabification avoids leaving consonants without a vowel sound to attach to.
- The 'oe' diphthong in 'beroep' is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- Compound word syllabification allows for some flexibility, but the provided division is the most common.
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